MLitt Playwriting & Dramaturgy at University of Glasgow

A practical and theoretical MLitt on writing and production for theatre, blending practice, theory and history for those developing playwriting skills and script development and dramaturgy knowledge. It is described as the only programme in Scotland to combine playwriting with dramaturgy, and students work with professional writers, dramaturgs and theatre-makers.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses are Research Methods, Playwriting 1, Debating Dramaturgy and Contemporary Dramaturgical Practices. Students choose a pathway of either a Theatre Studies PGT Work Placement (dramaturgy) or Playwriting 2 (full-length script), a further option from Theatre Studies or the College of Arts, and an Individual Research Project over the summer.

Career pathways

Graduates have become commissioned playwrights, production dramaturgs, theatre critics, literary advisors, theatre makers, academics and doctoral students.

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